Orville Evan Brown Jr., 74, of Elk Creek, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018, at his home.
He was born March 4, 1944, in Elk Creek, son of Orville Sr. and Ruth Hensley Brown.
He was baptized at an early age and attended New Hope Church most of his life. After graduation, he attended School of the Ozarks for three semesters.
He had many jobs: farm labor, a packing house in Kansas City, a factory making industrial fluorescent lights and O & I plastics. He also worked with Tex Bonner for the telephone company, installing phones. He then began his career as a truck driver for 33 years. He traveled to 49 states and five providences in Canada.
He enjoyed fishing and working in the woods after he retired.
He lived in Elk Creek his entire life. He lived with his brother, Larry, for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ronald Brown who died at birth and Larry Brown; and a sister, Darlene Wheeler.
Survivors include a sister, LaVerne Fitch of Winterset, Iowa; many extended family members; and a special friend of more than 55 years, Bill Lynch of Cabool.
Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday April 4, at Evans Funeral Home, Houston, with the Rev. John Emery officiating. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Hope Cemetery.Â
